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It’s now official. President Obama will not visit Kogelo Ambassador robert godec confirms the US leader will not travel to his father’s ancestral village just hours after the president himself hinted he may NOT MAKE IT TO SIAYA COUNTY

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IEBC seeks parties’ favour for confidence T

he Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is now meeting political parties to seek their backing as the electoral body moves to redeem its tainted image ahead of 2017 general

elections.

Only yesterday, IEBC chairman Isaac Hassan met with opposition leader Raila Odinga where the Cord leader told the polls body to prove its commitment to conduct free, fair and

credible elections.

Today, Mr Hassan met with TNA chairman Johnson Sakaja as he lobbies for the good will of political parties in redeeming IEBC’s image.

The public confidence in IEBC has waned considerably since 2013, a fact that vice chair Lillian Mahiri-Zaja acknowledged last week when they unveiled a strategic plan for reforms.

“By the time we were going for the 2013 elections, public

confidence in the commission stood at 90 percent. That number has since dropped because the country was divided along political lines. Politics affect the work of the commission although we are independent,” she said.

And it is this politics that IEBC now wants to positively affect its work.

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IEBC seeks parties’ favour for confidence From Page 1 In today’s meeting held at Serena Hotel, IEBC chairman also explained efforts the commission is making towards addressing issues that had arisen during the process of the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan.

Most political parties including the Jubilee Coalition and Opposition Cord did not attend the launch saying they were not consulted especially on the content of the strategic plan.

Sakaja reiterated the coalition’s earlier stated position that Kenya needs a strong and independent electoral management body that will not pander to the whims of any political party.

He said that the IEBC should be confident in its execution of its mandate and should be inclusive in all its processes.

With respect to the IEBC’s strategic plan, he noted that receiving input from political parties was welcome but the IEBC should not seek validation of its plan from political parties as this would raise questions if the input of one coalition is adopted at the expense of another.

The TNA Chairman said the Jubilee government is committed to strengthening of institutions mandated with ensuring the growth and maturity of democratic processes.

He also stated that there was need for increased budgetary support to the IEBC so as to undertake massive voter registration, which should be continuous so as to net in new youthful voters who have become eligible since 2013 general elections.

Cord leader Raila Odinga has always insisted that IEBC

as currently constituted cannot be trusted with the next general elections.

Odinga during his meeting with Hassan said the actions by the commissioners had betrayed their trust and their confidence in the electoral body was at an all-time low.

Odinga listed partisan issuance of identity cards, skewed voter registration, poor compilation of voters register, existence of unofficial polling stations and failure of electronic equipment as part of the glaring issues that affected the 2013 general election saying these were among the concerns they expected to address during their meeting with the electoral body.

Hassan assured CORD that they would incorporate their concerns before the 2017 General Election.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga shakes hands with IEBC chairman Isaac Hassan after they held a meeting at Mr Odinga Capitol Hill office in Nairobi yesterday.

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Kidero-Khalwale discord threatens CORD’s unity The ongoing court battle between Nairobi governor Evans Kidero and Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale over demands that the former be charged with bringing down Mumias Sugar Company is now threatening the unity of the opposition coalition

Cord.

Ugly scenes were witnessed both today and yesterday when youth supporting the governor attacked the senator at the precincts of the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, forcing him to seek refuge in a toilet within the

court.

And today, police were forced to shoot into the air to disperse a group of youths who threatened to attack the senator once again.

Although governor Kidero has condemned the hooliganism, the events have already threatened to rock Cord’s harmony with the senator demanding that the coalition’s top leaders intervene or he leads western leaders in quitting.

He made the remarks Thursday when he appeared at the Milimani Law Courts during the mention of a case in which Dr Kidero sued him for linking him to the collapse of Mumias.

The Governor accused him of defamation during a presidential function at the Mumias Sports Complex where Senator called for his arrest alleging that he was among those behind the collapse of Mumias Sugar Company, where he worked as a Managing Director.

Senior Magistrate Joseph Surgeon today extended temporary orders restraining the senator from making statements linking Kidero with the collapse of Mumias Sugar Company.

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Obama will not visit Kogelo: US confirms

Probe launched on Communication Authority over hefty allowances The office of the Ombudsman has opened investigations into claims of irregular allowances in the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) board.

Commission of Administrative Justice chairperson Otiende Amollo (pictured above) says the board used over Sh10 million in allowances alone in four months between July and November 2014. “The Authority has been making irregular payment of allowances to the board members of the CA. This is a practice that started with the defunct Communications Commissions of Kenya (CCK) and it has led to the swindling of millions of shillings in the form of payment of allowances to the board members,” Otiende said in a letter he wrote to ICT Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i asking him to give his views on the matter. The probes heaps more woes on the board which has since been disbanded by the High Court.

Three suspects shot dead in Kayole Three suspected thugs have been shot dead by police after a botched robbery on a petrol station in Kayole. Police say they recovered an AK47 rifle and pistol from the gang. They had attacked and robbed a dealer of several gas cylinders and escaped. But police launched a chase and caught up with them and killed the three in what was a largely one-sided gunfight. Their killing come in the wake of increased police patrols ahead of US President Barack Obama’s arrival into the country next week. Four other suspects were killed by police in the same area two weeks ago.

Gunman leaves four US marines dead Gunman leaves four US marines dead A gunman has killed four US Marines and injured several others at two US Navy buildings in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A local district lawyer said the shootings were being investigated as an “act of domestic terrorism”. The gunman, who was shot dead, was named as 24-year-old Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez by the FBI and local reports said he was born in the Middle East.

President Barack Obama said the attack was “heartbreaking” and said the suspect appeared to be a “lone gunman”.

Abdulazeez is believed to have been born in Kuwait, but has lived in the US for several years. He was arrested earlier this year in Chattanooga for driving under the influence of alcohol.

US President barack Obama. Ambassador Robert Godec has confirmed he will not visit his father’s rural village of Kogelo.

US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec says Obama’s itinerary will be limited to the capital, Nairobi where he will officiate the opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).

“I can confirm that unfortunately President Barrack Obama will not travel to Kogelo during his visit to Kenya,” Godec said on Thursday night during a live television program on KTN. His revealation came just hours after President Obama himself hinted that it would be difficult for him to visit his father’s rural home during his visit that begins next Friday.

“With respect to the visit to Kenya, it’s obviously something I am looking forward to. I will be honest with you, visiting Kenya as a private citizen is probably more meaningful to me than visiting as president, because I can actually get outside of the hotel room or a

conference centre,” he said.

When pressed further to explain why he might not make it to Kogelo, Obama cited ‘logistical issues’ which may not allow him the opportunity to move about freely without security.

And ambassador Godec’s confirmation now puts to rest speculation that Obama would visit Kogelo.

It has also crashed the hopes of jubilant villagers who were eagerly awaiting for the symbolic return of their son.

Mr Godec did not give reasons why Obama would not visit Kogelo.

There have been pleas from the residents for Obama to pay them a visit, including his grandmother Mama Sarah Obama who recently placed the request to the ambassador. Obama last visited Kogelo in 2006 when he was senator for Illinois.

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Worrying trend as election mood engulfs e.africa A worrying trend is setting in East Africa as countries in the region gear up for elections.

While Tanzania has remained true to its democratic practices, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda seem to be stuck in tendencies that limit democratic ideals.

And Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is the latest to make an attempt that will see him extend his rule of the landlocked country beyond the required two terms. Early this week, MPs voted for constitutional changes that will remove the two term limit imposed on Presidents and allow Kagame to vie for a third term in office. Mr Kagame however said he was just responding to the desire of over 3.7million Rwandese who signed a petition urging him to go for a third term and that he was not initially interested in another term in office. Kagame, 57, has been at the top of Rwandan politics since 1994, when an offensive by his Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) rebels put an end to a genocide

by Hutu extremists that left an estimated 800,000 people dead, most of whom were Tutsis.

Kagame was widely seen as the power behind the throne even before he took the presidency in 2003, winning 95 percent of the vote. He was re-elected in 2010 with a similarly resounding mandate.

As much Kagame has been credited for stabilizing the economy of Rwanda after the devastating genocide of 1994, he has also earned criticism in equal measure as he has been accused of silencing the opposition and the media. South Sudan ambassa-

dor Mariano Deng in an interview said that not all efforts to extend power are necessarily bad especially for a country that has been ravaged by war and needs stabilization. “In democracy there is no third time, it is the majority that decides the fate of the President.

Any president has no power to extend its term but if it is the wish of the people there is nothing wrong” Deng said. The Ambassador however said that there is a problem if a leader deemed not to be popular forces himself to the people. And

that seems largely to be the case in Burundi which is in political turmoil since April when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced his bid to stand for a third term. The opposition termed it unconstitutional and a violation of a peace deal that paved the way to end civil war in 2006. Burundi’s constitution only allows a president to be elected for a maximum two terms of 5 years each but Nkurunziza argues he has only been directly elected by the people once. For his first term, beginning in 2005, he

was selected by parliament. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is also poised to be a life President of Uganda as he has over the years come under increasing criticism for his reluctance to cede power after more than 27 years as president. Only last week, he arrested opposition candidates before releasing them hours later.

Eleven countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gabon, Guinea, Namibia, Niger, Togo, Uganda, Algeria and Djibouti have all seen term-limit laws repealed.

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No end in sight for S. Sudan wrangles The conflict in South Sudan is likely to continue after wrangles between the government and rebels escalated following fresh demands by the latter that President Salva Kiir and his entire government.

Only last week, rebel leader Riek Machar threatened to mobilise people to oust President Salva Kiir if he fails to quit office honorably to pave way for elections.

“The SPLM would therefore like to categorically declare the government of Salva Kiir, the National Legislature and the State Government and the State Legislative Assemblies as unconstitutional and illegitimate as of midnight of July 8, 2015. The SPLM/ SPLA appeals to President Salva Kiir to resign from office and dissolve his entire government,” he said in Nairobi. But Suoth Sudan ambassador to Kenya Mariano Deng has hit out at the rebel leader accusing him of constantly making unnecessary criticism of

Salva Kiir

Riek Machar.

the government. Deng accused speech but he is not committed at the rebel leader of not adhering all to peace in South Sudan. to the numerous peace deals he Deng said Kiir has ceded a lot to has signed to bring to an end the the rebel leader in order to spur ceasefire in the country. “Machar economic development in the is not consistent in his decision, country but every time the rebel he signs peace deals with the keeps changing the story and put President Salva Kiir then de- in more demands. nounces them and finds a reason “We all know that the presito go back to war,” Deng said. dent has been ready to listen to “Machar is endowed with ability Machar and even accommodate to mesmerize people through his him in his government for the

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sake of peace and economic development in the country but things have not worked out as Machar keeps coming with new demands.” Deng said.

Thousands of people have been killed and more than a million have fled their homes since fighting between supporters of Kiir and former vice president Riek Machar erupted in the world’s newest nation in December 2013. The Ambassador said the teething problems affecting the youngest nation in Africa can only be solved through development which requires peace.

“Citizens want security, development, food, education and infrastructure, all these can only be achieved if there is peace,” Deng said. He said although a lot still needs to be done in terms of development, the government has achieved a lot within only fours.

“We are still developing systems give us ten years and people will be amazed at our achievement.

Eid Shoppers killed at twin explosions in Gombe, Nigeria Two explosions at a market in Nigeria’s north-eastern city of Gombe have killed at least 49 people and injured dozens of others, officials have said.

The market was crowded with people doing last-minute shopping on the eve of the Eid festival marking the end of the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan.

Witness said many of those killed were children.

The Islamist militant group Boko Haram has stepped up attacks since President Muhammudu Buhari took office in May. It has not yet commented on the latest attack.

A trader in the market, Ali Nasiru, told the AFP that he saw “people lying lifeless on the ground” and traders and shoppers helped in rescue efforts.

The cause of the blasts was not yet known a shopper in the market told the BBC Hausa service, but reports say it was caused by a bomb planted inside a plastic bag.

The attack comes two days after new military chiefs were appointed by President Buhari, who has promised to stem the violence that has plagued the north-east of the country for the last six years. Boko Haram has targeted markets and bus stations in Gombe city in the past.

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Wanted terrorist Gamadhere not among those killed Wanted terrorist Mohamed Kuno who is believed to have masterminded the Garissa University College attack in April was not among 53 al-Shabaab militants who were killed in two separate military raids in Somalia.

It had been earlier reported that Kuno, alias Gamadhere was one of the commanders killed in the Thursday drone attack.

But Interior ministry spokesman Mwenda Njoka says the wanted former Garissa teacher was not among the casualties.

“The 2AM drone strike killed over 30 terrorists including one Jamaa Adhere but he is not the Gamadhere of Garissa varsity attack,” he said.

The attack took place in Junungal, somewhere between Baardhere and Buur Hajje in southern Somalia at around 2am before Amison troops on the ground also launched an offensive at Jungaal killing several other militants.

Gamadhere remains one of the most wanted al-Shabaab terrorists and the government has since placed a Sh20 million bounty on

his head.

He has been on the run since December last year, when he was identified as the Shabaab commander who oversaw the killing of 58 Kenyans in Mandera.

In April, al-Shabaab militants massacred 148 people, most of them students in Garissa in an attack he is believed to have orchestrated.

According to the interior ministry, Gamadhere al-Shabaab’s leader for the Juba region, Soma-

lia, and is currently in charge of operations against Kenya. Juba shares a vast border with Kenya, and touches Mandera, Garissa, Wajir and Lamu counties.

“He commands the militia along the border and is responsible for cross-border incursions in the country. In the recent past, he has intensified attacks in northern Kenya and the Coast region, particularly Garissa, Mandera and Lamu,” the ministry said in a statement in April.

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Varsity lowers fees to attract more students The Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) has announced a reduction in its fee charges in a bid to lessen students’ financial burdens and attract more scholars to the institution.

Vice Chancellor Prof Henry Kiriamiti who revealed the reduced charges said the move will also make the university more competitive in adjusting to the needs of the society.

“Our fees have been reviewed to make university

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education more available, affordable and easily accessible is all our campuses in Mombasa, Nairobi, Nyeri, Nakuru, Main Campus- Meru, Meru Town Campus, Maua and Marimanti Centers,” he said.

“This will make us very competitive as a market player in terms of market tailored quality programs across all our campuses. We have flexible modes of study to suite the unique needs, tastes and preferences of the Kenyan society,” he added ahead of the institution’s graduation ceremony on Saturday at the main campus in Meru.

He did not however reveal the margin of the fee reduction.

He said the institution is committed to offering quality education to Kenyans as well as foreign students in line with its vision of being a world class Christian University raising a generation of professionals and transformational leaders thus contributing to the transformation of the society.

According to the VC, they have also put in place a directorate of quality assurance that constantly monitors quality in all the Campuses and centers.

“This makes our graduates very competitive in the current job market besides giving them value for their money,” he said.

The university is also liaising with the key industry players to offer internships and practical sessions to enhance class teaching to equip our students with early preparation skills needed in the current labour market.

“This will enable our graduates possess the much needed employability skills by the Kenyan employer,” Prof Kiriamiti explained.

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An online shopping platform, ‘Vitumob’ is bidding to connect consumers to brands across the world as e-commerce takes shape in the Kenyan arena.

The service can be downloaded at “vitumob. com”, and is one of the latest entrants in the e-tail industry.

Andrew Ruturi, a representative, said what they do is facilitate Kenyans to shop from leading global retailers such as Amazon, Toys R’ Us, Macy’s, Forever 21 and Victoria’s Secret.

Vitumob has an extension for the Google Chrome’s browser, allowing users to access it easily in a click.

They stepped into the online shopping market hot on the heels of other retailers but aims to be as disruptive as possible.

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As credit cards have not been embraced for e-tail purposes by Kenyans, Vitumob has taken steps to offer alternative forms of payment.

“Having the M-Pesa option works very well for Kenyans,” says Ruturi. “I think people have a bit more faith in M-Pesa than they do in credit cards.”

“It’s been an active project for quite some time, but we started dealing with customers directly around late August, early September last year,” adds Ruturi.

Despite evidence of competition within the international online retail sphere, Vitumob has taken things a step further, setting itself aside from other players in the market. Like all other facilitators of import services, the service has borne the brunt of Kenya’s taxation system.

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He Has travelled around tHe world playing for major artistes. now He wants to be tHe musician and sing His Heart out.

Idd Aziz: I have come of age

Who is Idd Aziz?

Idd is an artiste who has been there for many years. I decided to come up and be the musician. Previously I was behind the scenes writing and playing for other artistes. Now I want to be the one behind the mic.

How would you describe your sound?

I fuse all tribal and modern sound to create world music. I don’t think i can classify my sound because i do not have a specific sound. Anybody can listen to it.

Briefly tell us your music journey I was born in a music family so i have always been in the music train since i was born. My dad is a percussionist and my mum is a really great singer so i kind of t o o k both

sides, singing and playing different instruments.

Tell us about your song Come Dada and how the link up with Khaligraph happened.

I went to the studio and my producer gave me a beat, I got into the booth and sang. I never write down my music, I get into the booth and sing what I feel. It talks about a young man from the coast who is being shown around Nairobi by a lady. I have always admired Khaligraph and one day i messaged him on Facebook and said i would like to work with him one day when i am back in Kenya. When I came back we linked up and did the song. He did his part well.

Where do you get inspiration for your music?

Anywhere and everywhere. My inspiration comes from the things that happen around or affect me.

Who do you look up to in the industry?

I look up to my dad because he is an amazing musician. I also look up to Sirleaf Keita, Angelique Kidjo and Baaba Maal. I respect their work and their music and I have also had the privilege of sharing a stage with them.

What Challenges did you face while starting out?

There was no exposure. People did not take art as a career path seriously until recently. They have started

appreciating art as a career choice and more and more people are venturing into art. Parents are letting their young ones venture into art and that is a good thing. Let the industry grow.

Highlight of your career?

They are many and I am looking forward to many more. The journey still goes on. My most memorable moments was the UPLIVE event last week and playing with Sirleaf Keita and the late Whitney Houston.

Which artistes have you worked with and would like to work with?

I have worked with Necessary Noize, Mercy Myra, Yunasi, Suzanne Kibukosya and many many more. I would like to work with an artiste who is good enough and ready to work hard. There are people who want to be famous without putting in the work.

Parting shot?

Upcoming artistes, work hard love what you are doing and you will get there.

FACTFILE Name: Idd Aziz age: 34 RelatioNship: Married Best Food: Fish, broccoli and African food I find it tasty Best Quote: Always possible.

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et’s face it, when it comes to online shopping, we are a bit skeptical about the whole process. Many of us believe that a transaction, especially one involving money, needs to be done face-to-face in order to be credible.

However, we cannot forever remain in the laggard stage when it comes to adopting technology, especially when it comes to E-Commerce which has steered the commodity market place to a whole new level through the digital space.

X Access has compiled five of the most important guidelines for online shopping to help you overcome the E-Crime threat and shop beyond physical boundaries.

Avoid shady websites Because the digital space is free and unlimited, fraudsters can set up an E-shop to hoax unsuspecting online shoppers.

It is imperative that you stick to the widely recognized E-Shops, which you can easily verify from online business directories. You can also judge a website’s validity through general observation such as whether they advertise on mainstream media.

It is imperative that you stick to the widely recognized E-Shops, which you can easily verify from online business directories.

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ocated at 4th avenue Parklands, an area also known as the “Small India” is the Diamond Plaza, a shopping establishment that is a tasteful mixture of restaurants, banks, fashion stores, beauty joints, telecommunications as well as professional service outlets.

The establishment which utilizes its space to diversely quench its visitor’s shopping thirst is anchored by Chandarana Supermarket, a retail store mostly found in areas with high Indian population.

Unlike other buildings that utilize their basement space for parking, The Diamond Plaza’s basement is part of the shopping space. This, coupled with the fact that this mall houses a whopping fourteen fashion outlets sharply sets the Diamond Plaza apart from other malls in the area such as Nakumatt Highridge.

The basement houses Nari’s colllections, Magman’s Enterprises, True Bells Electronics and Ragson’s Hardware. The basement is also a haven for health, with Alena Pharmacy and Supplements Kenya selling prescription drugs and offering a variety of health checkup services.

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Plaza takes culinary matters seriously, being home to three restaurants including the popular Chowpaty Indian Fast food joint. The other eat-outs at Diamond Plaza are Danny Restro and Chicking Fried Chicken. Chowpaty also runs the Chowpaty Lounge and Bar within the Diamond Plaza establishment.

In addition to hosting Chowpaty Fast Foods which is opposite Paramount Universal Bank Limited, the ground floor also accommodates the Dimple Fashion and Tailoring Unit which sits adjacent to Yogi Selections. Apart from Paramount Universal Bank Limited, several other banks have set financial camp here including Chase Bank and Diamond Trust bank.

Khandwalla &Co. compelement these banks in offering financial solutions.

Banking is not the only service industry catered for at Diamond Plaza. Security, travel, beauty, energy, and legal services are also covered at Intex Alarms, Country vacations International, Cuts and Shades Spa Salon, Solarviva and Gitonga Mureithi & Co. respectively.

On arrival at the first floor, one cannot help but revel in the fresh scent of roses, lilies

Pay attention to comments By scanning the comments posted by fellow shoppers on an E-shop’s website, you can make an informed judgement on the validity of the company. A website with multiple successive complaints indicates poor shopping experiences by customers, while positive remarks on a website are a greenlight to shop there.

There are also website review blogs and online shopping forums which you can read before settling on the best online shop.

Never agree to the ‘cash with order’ arrangement.

This is the first commandment of online shopping. In virtual transactions, it goes without saying that no cash should be handed out before the purchased item has been delivered. You might make payments to fraudsters with the promise of delivery afterwards, only for your order to never arrive.

The sellers may also be reluctant to the cash on delivery payment mode, leaving the partial payment system as the best payment mode for online shopping transactions. Here, you agree on a certain deposit percentage with the seller and then finish off paying

after your order has been delivered.

Not all items should be bought online Online shopping is mostly ideal for items such as electronics and furniture.

It is not advisable to buy other more personal items like clothes and shoes online, because you might end up ordering a wrong size or a design that doesn’t look good on you. For clothes and shoes, opt for fashion outlets that give the allowance for trying on items before purchasing them. If you must shop for clothes and shoes online, find a website that gives a trial period with guaranteed cash refund if dissatisfied with the ordered items.

Terms and conditions Who reads them, right? As an online shopper however, this should be the first section you read on an E-shop’s website even before you start adding items to your cart. By ignoring the terms and conditions of sale on a website, you might end up spending more than you had planned owing to additional costs such as delivery fees, transaction fees and tax levies that are cleverly hidden away in the terms and conditions section which shoppers rarely read.

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DiamonD pLaza parkLanDs Banking is not the only service industry catered for at Diamond Plaza. Security, travel, beauty, energy, and legal services are also covered.

and other flowers stocked at the Seasons Florist and Gift shop which is neighbored by Avid Style, a unisex fashion outlet. Other notable fashion outlets at Diamond Plaza include: ESTYLO, Ishaan LTD, Diyas Collection, Sai Shop In, Zeenat Designs, The Mavens ltd, Dzire Boutique, the Shoe shop and Seasons

Boutique. One may wonder why a shopping establishment in such a prime and populous area only has three operational floors, with a good amount of space being unoccupied.

Well, the Diamond Plaza management has discovered the profit potential they have been sitting on, and are in the process of constructing a

high-rise state of the art facility dubbed the Diamond Plaza Complex on site which is set to bring the country’s shopping scene to a standstill with its towering ten floors, fiber optic cabling and recreation facilities including indoor football facilities! Simply put, the Diamond Plaza is a space to keenly watch.

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The Casino has variety of games from pontoon, poker and American Roulette which are pocket friendly and can be played from as low as Sh 200 to a maximum of Sh 2000 or Sh 500 to Sh 5000 depending on your choice. Drinks are free, this means you get to drink as much as you can, but don’t get twisted for they are only offered if you or either one of your friends is playing a game. The building has an ample parking lot which is completely secured for the safety of your vehicle.

obinna’s all stars affair party rocked If you were not at the All White Party yesterday you missed a whole lot. The partry was attended by the who is who in the industry. Kenzo, Nameless, Jalang’o, Karis, Owago, King Kaka, Vivianne, Eric Omondi Khaligraph, Calvo Mistari , H_art The Band and many more were in the building.

Vivianne started off the performances and launched her latest video, Same Girl. Kenzo Matata took the stage next and performed his hits then performed his latest song, Wapi.

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Which beauty product can’t you leave the house without wearing?

Lip gloss.

What is the most treasured item in your closet?

I just got these killer boots that cost me quite a fortune.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Scented shower gel and candles. I love beautiful scents!

What is your fashion lust at the moment?

A Pink Cartier Watch, I am still saving for it.

Which one do you prefer heels or wedges and why?

Wedges! They are more comfortable.

Who is your favourite fashion designer?

Michael Kors

Which jewellery are you often wearing?

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A Bishop’s take on insecurity, homosexuality and alcoholism in Kenya

MAN OF GOD: Rev. Joseph Ntombura in a full ceremonial academic outfit.

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Kenya has seen its fair share of controversies pegged on homosexuality, alcoholism, and insecurity.

So when the rat asked the hen, goat and cow to help undo the farmers trap, they refused, the trap caught a snake, the farmer succumbed to the snake’s bite thinking it was the rat. In the end, all the farm animals were slaughtered to feed mourners!

These are not individual problems! Presiding Bishop Rev.Joseph Ntombura has served as clergy for more than 2 decades and his time within the ministry has accumulated wisdom and intuition.

Before being installed presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church in Kenya, he was a Synod Bishop.

And before that, he was a Connexional Mission Coordinator.

He explains he was called to the ministry when he was in primary school and was supposed to join a Seminary instead of a normal high school. It never happened, In the late 80s, he undertook further studies in the University of Cambridge in England. And his journey has had challenges. He says, the present world is a big horror chamber and a theatre of spiritual wickedness.

There are evil acts around the world as depicted in the Bible, which tells us that as the end draw nearer, the wicked will do more wickedly. And church ministers have to be whiter than white.

He has chosen to stand firm, saying the church should provide an asylum for those who need it most.

“There are many people who are actually finding refuge in the consumption of alcohol, drugs and other substances” he warns. “There are others who are following unnecessary forces like witchcraft thinking that they will get their refuge there.”

Opinions on the LGBT community in Kenya

Ahead of US President Barrack Obama’s visit and in lieu of the Head of States stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationships, the Presiding Bishop his opinions are quite clear.

“As I have already said, there is an up-charge of wickedness and evil in the world today and people should not be surprised by this,” says the Presiding Bishop.

“We need to love the church more because that is where we can get equipped for the challenges that are taking place today,” he adds.

President Obama has been vocal regarding his support for the LGBT community on US soil, a stance that many African leaders have been reluctant to take, owing to the continent’s conservative position on what many term as ethics and morality.

‘Since taking office, the President has demonstrated his vision is for a brighter future on equality for LGBT Americans, read a statement from the White House.

African leaders and many groups within the regional clergy have criticized the US President for his bearing.

“Well actually, this is a western kind of phenomenon.

But in terms of Church, God and creation in general, it is something abnormal,” He said.

“To promote something like that is to totally ignore the teachings of the Bible, something that is an unacceptable and a phenomenon which is to be rejected by all sound Christians.”

“I don’t see how homosexuality can possibly be promoted by anybody objectively and there must be other forces behind this.

We are promoting equal rights for everybody and this is an area where people should really be very careful about because when we read our scriptures; ‘Sodomism’

is associated with rebellion which is severely punished

by God (think of Sodom and Gomorrah).”

Separation of Church and State For decades now, the church has also been vocal in matters of government, especially when it concerns teachings that have been indoctrinated within her holy books. In the United States, there are edicts that separate the teachings of the church and the laws that govern the nation.

The Presiding Bishop believes that Kenya will not benefit from these barriers.

“Religion in general, is part of people’s culture and the church is at the centre of every aspect of life so we should never actually even contemplate separating the two.

The Church members should fully participate in the essential state matters and it should be remembered that Church leaders have Devine mandate to give prophetic instructions to the nations.

So why should some people be feeling that we should not be involved in those decisionmaking forums?”

Insecurity in Kenya His support for the government in its recent move to protect the country following a spat of terror attacks is evident.

“During the first incidences, we thought the government was not doing enough. But at the moment, apparently, there has been tremendous good effort in terms of alertness as far as government security forces are concerned.” He said. “corruption as that is when terrorism and insecurity will be addressed.

Alcoholism in Kenya As the head of the Methodist Church in Kenya, the Presiding Bishop has expressed his support for the Alcohol Control Act, famously referred to as Mututho Law.

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36. Brouhaha 37. Jedi counterpart 39. Dog’s muzzle 41. Wistful 42. Katherine of “27 Dresses” 44. Austrian author Stefan 46. Anthem author’s initials 47. Early geologic eon (var.)

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8. CPR specialist 9. Bring comfort to 10. High-tech appt. books 11. Electrically charged particles 12. Memorandum 13. Dos follower 19. “Water Music” composer Ned 24. Cadillac model 25. ___ time (eventually) 26. Ice skater Cohen 27. Far less cordial 28. Widely recognized 29. Syr. neighbor 30. Most-recorded gospel song 31. North Carolina waterway 32. Dweeby

35. Soldier at Gallipoli 38. Substance banned by the IOC 40. Hackneyed 43. Genies’ homes 45. “We’ve ___ Tonite” (Bob Seger hit) 48. Fiats 50. Gardening gadget 52. Eastern royal 53. Overproud 54. Guitar bar 55. Type of ant 56. Russian ballerina Plisetskaya 57. Movie house 59. “Aim” follower 60. Seven Deadly ____ 62. Water, structurally

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DAILYHOROSCOPES CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan19 These projects could involve writing or speaking. Your mind is in just the right space to participate in anything involving communication, so doors of opportunity may open for you in this area. Lift your chin and get going. You will be glad you did.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 At some point during the day, Aquarius, you might have the feeling that you aren’t working hard enough to keep up your current forward motion, and you might worry. This could be a good motivator, but you don’t need to push yourself much harder than you are now.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 Even though all continues to go well for you, Pisces, your mood may vacillate today. In spite of all the great things in your life, at some time during the day you might feel a little blue. Don’t read too much into it. It’s probably just the result of low biorhythms.

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GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 Many projects to complete before a deadline might have you feeling pressured, Gemini, but your determination is likely to drive you to try to get it all done even if it seems impossible.

You can accomplish your ends without putting undue pressure on yourself. Try to relax today.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 21 The path ahead seems clear and well defined. You’re anticipating the future with motivation.

You might be considering a long trip abroad or perhaps going back to school for an advanced degree. This is a good day to research and finalize your plans.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Too much work and the resulting pressure over the past few days may have you feeling too tired to do anything more, Libra, although your optimism and enthusiasm are still intact. If you take care of yourself, you will soon recharge and be your old self again.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 A new stability and security may settle on love relationships as well as close friendships. You might want to channel some of this blossoming positive energy into a creative activity of some kind, which should increase even further your sense of contentment and well-being.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 Your efforts should produce the results you want. You might be introduced to new contacts, which could lead to increased professional opportunities. Take a walk after everyone has gone. Your mind will be going a thousand miles an hour and you will want to clear your head.

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TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 Your ability to nurture and listen sympathetically will definitely prove beneficial, Taurus. Take care not to absorb any of this person’s dejection. Your life should continue to go well with professional successes leading to new friendships and goals.

VIRGO Aug 23- Sep 22 The astral energy is encouraging you to focus on romance. Give your significant other a special gift to show how much you care, and spend some time alone together. Any romance initiated or advanced today is likely to prove stable and long lasting. Move ahead.

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ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 Your energy isn’t what it usually is, and you’re probably operating on adrenaline. Consider the situation carefully and list your tasks in order of urgency. The world won’t come to an end if you don’t get them all done by the end of the day. In the evening, watch a movie and order a pizza.

LEO Jul 23- Aug 22 Some kind of settlement, grant, or bonus that you’ve anticipated for a long time may finally show up, Leo. This should make your day! You may want to celebrate. Keep a notebook and pen by your bed so you can write them down.

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SUPERCHARGED: Jaspreet Chatthe and Dave Sihoka in a past KNRC edition in Nanyuki.

Chatthe going for jugular as KNRC heads to Machakos

Series leader Jaspreet Singh Chatthe will be facing two herculean tasks within a space of a week as the Rallye Sports Club (RSC)-organised sixth round of the KCB Kenya National Rally Championship (KNSC) heads to Machakos County on the weekend of August 7-8.

The indefatigable driver is lined-up for ARC Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally on the first weekend of August and it will be more than interesting to observe what’s up his sleeves in a potentially explosive KNRC combat that will be coming only a week after the former event.

The extravaganza in Machakos will incorporate among others defending champion Baldev Singh Chager and Ian Duncan, who is second on the log.

Rwanda Mountain Gorilla race will also provide an ideal forum for Jaspreet to make amends after his EVOX car rolled during the Africa Rally Championship round of Tanzania 2015.

Jaspreet who has since put the memories of the mishap behind him leads the ARC 2015 series and is still on the driving seat on the KNRC log at 113.5 points with three more rounds to spare.

With Duncan (74.5 points) trailing Jaspreet by a massive margin of 39points, the former hopes to make up for the gremlins that saw him retire in Eldoret.

Also in the groove will be defending champion Chager who is lying a distant third with 64.5 points.

Duncan and Chager will both be driving Group “N” Evolution X cars unlike Jaspreet who will be behind EVOX R4 wheels.

As drivers brace themselves for some hair-raising thrills in the scenic and hilly landscapes while steering highpowered machines, it’s obvious that majority of them will have very little room for errors.

The surprise package in Division 2 is current leader Dennis Mwenda from whom a lot will be expected and especially given that this is his first ever season in a 4WD rally machine.

Mwenda who is 2013 2WD champion has shown quite a lot of character and has condemned closest challenger Asad “Kalulu” Khan to the second position with three points separating the two, which implies that it will be a fierce battle of sorts in the chase for KNRC points.

Australia make mockery of English ‘home advantage’ The 2nd Test of the 2105 Ashes series between England and Australia commenced on Thursday in London at the Lords cricket ground also known as “The home of cricket’.

After the euphoria of Cardiff, it was a day of drudgery for England. Payback time, as Australia batted through the first day to create a position from which already they cannot lose the match and, if there is anything in the pitch for high pace, may very well win it.

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith both scored hundreds as the hosts reached 337-1 by the close.

The British media spent the weeks leading up to the Ashes engaged in a PR campaign ostensibly promoting sportsmanship and fair play, highlighting the recent New Zealand tour led by former Kenya coach Mike Hesson as a fine example of the way that

the gentleman’s game should be played.

The home press rarely missed an opportunity to suggest that the arrival of the ‘snarling, aggressive, win at all costs’ Australians would be somewhat less ingratiating.

The England and Wales Cricket Board, on the other hand, was busy working to ensure that the playing surfaces for the summer gave the English a significant home ground advantage and nullified the fearsome Australian fast bowlers who had terrorized England in the previous Ashes series. As Jarrod Kimber, cricket columnist for ESPN noted, “The English call this home ground advantage, I call it cheating”.

The plan appeared to work in Cardiff, where Australia were slow to adapt to the conditions and suffered a heavy defeat in the opening match of the series on a pitch that rarely gave the bowlers

an even chance in the game.

The hope amongst cricket lovers was that the Lord’s groundsman would eschew the practice of manufacturing a pitch in favour of the home team and make one similar to the pitch produced only weeks ago for the New Zealand fixture.

Cheating, home ground advantage, call is as you will, has prevailed and on the evidence of the first day, spectators will rarely be entertained by the contest.

Australia has broken record after record and is well on top, having posted 337 runs for the loss of only one wicket.

Chris Rogers and Steven Smith have both made centuries and the pain looks likely to continue for some time.

Luckily the English at least provide a coin with two sides for the pre-match toss, to determine which team suffers most in the game of attrition.

HOW ABOUT THAT: Australia’s Chris Rogers, left, and Steve Smith salute the Lord’s crowd on leaving the pitch after both scored unbeaten centuries in the second Test against England.

Government gives Special Olympics team Sh17m boost

The government has given the Special Olympics team 68 return air tickets worth Sh17 million for the summer games in Los Angeles in California, USA) scheduled for July 25-August 2.

“The better part of the budget had been taken care of by corporates and well wishers with the government coming in handy with the tickets to make the trip possible. I express my gratitude to all those made this undertaking a dream come true,” Special Olympics Kenya (SOK) National Director John Makathimo.

The government and other sponsors boosted the team to meet its Sh50 million budget for preparations and travel.

The corporates included Safaricom (Sh2 million), National Bank of Kenya (Sh1 million), Cooperative Bank (Sh1 million), Friends of Special Olympics (Sh800, 000), ICEA Lion (Sh500, 000), Kenya Charity Sweepstakes (Sh400, 000), NIC Bank (Sh250, 000), former cabinet

TEAM KENYA: Special Olympics team member Shalel Tenah training at the Nyayo National Stadium.

minister Simeon Nyachae (Sh200, 000), Somok Investments (Sh200, 000), Motor Gari (Sh200, 000).

The team was kitted by Adidas as Sports Kenya provided the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, Braeburn Garden Estate School and the University of Nairobi to be used for training purposes free of charge. Meat

processing firm Farmer’s Choice donated breakfast products, which include bacon and sausages to the team.

Kenya is expected to send a team of 51 athletes, 14 coaches and three officials to the 14th Special World Summer Games and will leave on Monday (July 20th) where Makathimo will lead

the contingent as Chef De Mission.

Kenya will participate in six disciplines, which include football, athletics, swimming, half marathon, basketball and handball. At the last Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Athens, Greece, the country won 21 gold, 13 silver and one bronze.

kenya Simbas welcome Spain at RFUEA grounds in friendly date this weekend Kenya’s Simba are ready to unleash their wrath when they face Spain in a rare international friendly at the Nairbobi’s RFUEA grounds this Saturday.

This will be the second international friendly for the Jerome Parwaters led side this year having beaten another European side Portugal 41-15 late In May. The match will see Strathmore Leos centre Samuel Motari earn his first international cap. Motari, 22, replaces Kenya Commercial Bank’s Fabian Olando, who featured for the Simbas in their 46-15 win over Tunisia in the Africa Rugby Division 1A duel on June 28.

Motari’s international debut is part of the tactical changes made to the team by head coach Paarwater ahead of the test match.

Experienced Impala player, Vincent Mose, who came off the bench against Tunisia, will start at fullback with clubmate Samuel Oliech, who played at the position against Tunisia, switching to fly-half.

SPANISH JOB NEXT: Kenya Simbas in recent action against Portugal at the RFUEA grounds.

Kenya Harlequin’s Isaac Adimo, who was first choice fly-half against Tunisia, drops to the bench while Kabras Sugar scrum-half, Edwin Achayo, comes on board after a long left ankle injury lay-off.

Achayo replaces Lyle Asiligwa, who is recovering from a right arm injury sustained in the clash against Tunisia. Achayo, 29, last featured for Kenya against Namibia during the Africa Rugby Division 1A-cum-

World Cup qualifier in July last year in Madagascar.

Former skipper Wilson K’Opondo from Kenya Harlequin will start from the bench on his return to the side Kenya’s 10-28 loss to Zimbabwe in a Rugby World Cup qualifier on June 6.

“Spain have been watching video clips from our past matches and are used to Adimo and Oliech hence the shift in positions by having Mose in the starting line-

up while moving Oliech to fly-half,” said team manager Wangila Simiyu.

Wangila said they lacked nimble support play after a series of breaks against Zimbabwe and Tunisia but that should improve with Oliech, Mose and Achayo in their positions. Kenya lost to Zimbabwe 20-28 on June 13 before beating Tunisia 4615 on June 28 in the Africa Rugby ties.

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Chatthe going for jugular as KnrC heads to MaChaKos County in august p14 SKY THE ONLY LIMIT: Livepool’s Belgian international Diovock Origi reacts after he scored against Thai All Stars.

Origi relishes Liverpool starring role D

ivock Origi made an immediate impact in his first outing as a Liverpool player, and after his goal helped the Reds to a 4-0 win over the True Thai All Stars he declared: “I am a better player now than a year ago.” The 20-year-old spent last season on loan with Lille and struggled with the height-

ened demands as the Ligue 1 side’s first-choice striker.

But with an impressive display in Bangkok on Tuesday, Origi showed he could cope with the pressure of being a Liverpool player. “It felt great to score my first goal,” he said. “It is always good for the confidence and it feels special to score in my first game. I could have scored more goals but I am happy.”

He then added: “It wasn’t easy waiting to join Liver-

pool because everybody wants to join a big club like Liverpool. “I was very excited for the new challenge.

“Now I have come here I can see that the club is even bigger than I thought. And it is always nice to be playing with such good players.”

There is debate to be had whether Origi is currently Brendan Rodgers‘ second or third-choice centre forward, after with Danny Ings to be Daniel Sturridge.

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